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August Was a Huge Month for Berniecrats
September 6, 2016
Now that the bright lights of the Democratic convention have dimmed, the Sanders army is slowly but surely deploying down-ballot. Fourteen states held primaries in August. According to the volunteer-run
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Business groups and GOP push for state law to override cities’ sick, wage rules
Minnesota business groups and Republican legislative leaders are pressing for a new state law as they try to undercut a growing number of cities adopting paid-leave regulations. The issue is
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The GOP’s War on Voting Is Working
On April 5, the day of Wisconsin’s presidential primary, Anita Johnson picked up Dennis Hatten at his new apartment in West Milwaukee and took him to the polls. “We’re going
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Between Hell’s Kitchen and God’s Bathroom Floor: Lack of housing for ex-offenders is set-up for failure
Today, Robert Jackson has dreams as vibrant as his personality. And he’s making them happen. He’s been clean and sober since Oct. 15, 2014. With the help of RS EDEN’s
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Advocates call for paid sick leave in Duluth
Nearly half of the workers in Duluth never get a paid sick day. Debra Smith’s job at a temp agency supplied her with full-time work at up to $12 an
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Minneapolis passes paid sick leave mandate
Thousands of Minneapolis workers will be eligible for paid sick time starting next summer. The City Council on Friday unanimously agreed to give full-time, part-time and temporary employees one hour
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Minneapolis Workers Win Paid Sick Leave in Momentous Vote
Workers in Minneapolis had a momentous win Friday as the city became the first in the midwest to pass a paid sick leave ordinance. This comes after a year of
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Advocates for paid sick leave press Duluth city leaders
Duluth officials continue to hear from groups that would have the city bring paid sick leave to greater numbers of people who work in the city. With Minneapolis about to
